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A68425 An exposicion vpon the songe of the blessed virgine Mary, called Magnificat Where vnto are added the songes of Salue regina, Benedictus and Nu[n]c dimittis. Translated out of latine into Englysh by Ihon Hollybush. Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.; Coverdale, Miles, 1488-1568. 1538 (1538) STC 16979.7; ESTC S101033 83,050 200

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